THE ROLE OF THE COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH IN DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ CREATIVE COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCES
Keywords:
Communicative approach, creative communicative competence, language teaching methodology, learner-centered pedagogy, problem-based learning, higher education, innovation in ELT.Abstract
One of the most successful approaches to teaching foreign languages in recent decades is the communicative approach, which places an emphasis on fluency, engagement, and meaningful communication in addition to linguistic accuracy. The capacity of pupils to articulate themselves in real-world situations is sometimes overlooked by traditional techniques, which concentrate on grammatical translation or structure exercises. By emphasizing real-world communication at the core of the learning process, the communicative method, on the other hand, fosters the growth of creative communicative skill. The capacity to utilize language not just accurately but also flexibly, creatively, and culturally is known as creative communicative competence. With this competency, students can solve problems, modify their language to fit changing situations, and create unique statements that are coherent and pertinent. This competency turns into a crucial educational objective in the era of globalization, where cross-cultural communication and creativity are highly prized. Therefore, investigating how the communicative method might improve students' capacity for creative communication has theoretical and practical implications for contemporary teaching.
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